US deploys THAAD anti-ballistic missile system to Israel amid tensions with Iran
Israeli Army Radio described move as part of preparations for expected Israeli response to Iran’s recent missile attack | The Israeli military announced on Saturday evening that the US has deployed the THAAD anti-ballistic missile defense system in Israel amid tensions with Iran. Israeli Army Radio described the move as part of preparations for the expected Israeli response to Iran’s recent missile attack. While it is described as the "first" such deployment, the US had announced a temporary deployment of THAAD in March 2019 as part of joint defense exercises. It remains unclear whether the current deployment is permanent.